Chez Michel - Bedous

Fabulous food in a lovely setting: I felt I was in Michael's front room! I got a warm welcome from Michael and his wife when I popped in to book (or they may have been chuckling at my college French or full motorbike gear on a rather hot day!) and again when four of us arrived a couple of hours later refreshed after a day's touring.It was a quiet evening so we were able to take our time over the menu and had various dishes and wines described to us. This didn't help with making a choice!Michael was hovering in the background ensuring his clients were enjoying their meal - we were, and by the size of his smile he was well pleased. And so he should be. For presentation to portion size right down to the taste there was nothing to find fault with. The only fault was ours; we left it too late in our stay in Bedous to allow for a second visit. Highly recommend Chez Michael if you want excellent food in a comfortable homely setting.

A small restaurant on the main street in Bedous Chez Michel is quiet and friendly. Helpfully they’ve made an English translation on the menu, although it is indicative rather than precise.I suspect most of the ingredients were local, they were certainly of excellent quality. Unlike some “posh” restaurants they don’t see the need to have food representing every letter of the alphabet on your plate. They have just a modest selection, but cooked to perfection using subtle herbs to make each dish special. This doesn’t mean they have minimalist size servings, they’re (just) small enough to leave room for an excellent dessert!Wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.

An excellent hotel and restaurant, run with efficiency and friendliness. The rooms are simple and well-equipped. The standard of the cooking is very high, making use of fresh ingredients. This is a fine demonstration of how, even in a small village, French standards of hospitality and cooking are as good as anywhere. I would happily go back again.

This is a lovely little restaurant run by a very friendly couple. The food is fresh and delicious with plenty of variety. In an area where there are very few options for nice restaurants this is a very pleasant surprise. Just be aware that they close for dinner on a Sunday night.

Chez Michel offers chambres d'hôtes accommodation as well as its restaurant. For us, three hikers along the Chemin d'Arles trail arriving in Bedous in heavy rain after an exhilarating but tiring day on the trail, the modern accommodation offered at Chez Michel was a delight -- moderately large rooms, comfortable bathrooms, effective heating, and comfortable beds. The warmth of the reception was also a delight. Folks were concerned that we had everything that we needed. And after this, our meal in the restaurant was a great conclusion to the day. Service was welcoming, the price for the menu was moderate -- as were the prices for the rooms -- and the quality was high. Like other reviewers, I loved the tarte aux myrtilles but then the thick vegetable soup and the hake pie were equally welcome.